IADS and Dentsply Sirona have joined forces in this unique challenge-based project which aims to engage with the youth in dentistry and connect them with sustainability principles and action tools. By enabling IADS members to produce and debate their innovative ideas, the aim is not only to empower dental students and young professionals but to also inspire a shift within the dental community that finds sustainability in all aspects of their day-to-day lives.
Phase I:
Become “Certification”
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This phase consists of cultivating prospect students on the principles of sustainability through DS Curriculum which will serve as a pre-read and a frame of reference.
What
Crafted in four different phases, each with its own mission towards the bigger goal - going beyond for sustainability - the primary objective of this project is to scout for and educate enthusiastic IADS members in 62 countries located in all 5 regions globally.
Upon receiving the foundation through Dentsply Sirona’s Sustainability in Dentistry curriculum, dental students will have the chance to go head-to-head in a debate competition with their peers, thus enhancing their critical thinking, communication skills and gaining a more informed perspective.
The secondary objective of this project will be to inspire young minds to advocate for what they have learned from the curricula and raise awareness within their local communities through advocacy campaigns all culminating in one big campaign competition for cash prizes.
Who
Beyond is a challenge that targets creative and outspoken individuals who want to expand their engagement with dentistry, harness their talents, and think independently.
Participation in The Beyond Challenge is widely extended to all IADS members through their respective associations. While all our dental community is invited to the Sustainability curricula, participants in the competition must be dental students or young professionals of no more than two years after graduation.
Planting the seeds for change is a process and that is exactly what The Beyond Challenge is about - as we plant our first seed for these engaging conversations in Strasbourg, France and one seed at a time we bring the competition to each region.
To find out the status of your national associations or more details about your membership in IADS, contact our VP of Internal Affairs:
Awards
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CE Creditation
Enrich your CV with the Continued Education (CE) creditation awarded to you upon successful completion of the DS Academy – Sustainability in dentistry 5-module course.
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Golden Ticket
Certified? … for a free pass (hosting and event fee fully covered) to the rooftop of Europe, Strasbourg where you get to engage with peers and compete in a debate challenge for the next award.
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Training Scholarship
Race to the top!! Two lucky finalist teams will be selected for a training Scholarship with fully covered expenses.
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Sustainability Toolkit Certification
You say certificates and we raise you double! If you’ve come this far into the Beyond Challenge, you get your sustainability toolkit certification from the FDI Advocacy & Sustainability training.
Cash Prizes
You’ve reached the ultimate goal: INSPIRE! Show us what you’ve learned through a campaign in your community and compete for cash prizes.
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Register for Phase I
DS Academy: Sustainability in dentistry – Let’s Go Beyond
Led by experts in dentistry and sustainability with a passion for bringing about change, this curriculum aims to help lay the foundation of sustainability concepts. During this inspiring course, provided to you gratis, courtesy of Dentsply Sirona, you will learn what sustainability means for the dental industry and why it is so important.
Course Outcomes
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Study key sustainability concepts and initiatives
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Learn about FDI’s Pledge for Sustainable dentistry
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Master practical steps to take towards sustainability at work
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Discover how to make oral care accessible to underserved communities
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Obtain effective resources for your sustainable dentistry journey
This competition seeks to foster profound conversations that empower dental students to drive transformative change within their field. By participating in debates, dental students gain exposure to a diverse range of topics that mirror the real-world challenges they will face.
Having completed the first Phase, you have done your part in preparing for this challenge. Now for phase two it’s our turn to bring the competition to you, in each of the regions you are located in our global IADS community.
Our first stop for the debate competition will be within the European region, in Strasbourg, France where after a rigorous selection, 4 teams will be competing for two lucky team passes to the FDI Headquarters for an exclusive training on Advocacy & Sustainability Campaigning.
Executive Project Director
Lamis Elsheikh
Project
Lead
Abdel Rahman Soubra
Managing
Editor
Abdullah Munqith
Al-Zubaidi
Local Coordinator
Ralitsa Androlova
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Why Beyond?BEYOND [BI] + [YOND] is inspired by the three main phases of this project; Phase I - BEcome Phase II - trYOut Phase III - asceND BEYOND is a challenge that targets creative and outspoken individuals who haven't had a fertile environment to thrive in, though they still harness their talents, adapt to their status quo, and think independently. BEYOND aims to attract those who posses a high sense of social and ethical responsibility but have rarely had the support or the platform to bubble forth and incite a positive attitude towards the environmental impact of dentistry.
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How do I participate in the debate competition?To be eligible to participate in the debate competition, you must first successfully complete the Sustainability in Dentistry course by Dentsply Sirona. At the end of the course material you will enter a quiz and obtain your certificate upon achieving a passing result.
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Do I have to pay any registration fee?No. The course is brought to you free of charge, courtesy of Dentsply Sirona.
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What is the Golden Ticket?The teams selected for the Debate Competition will be funded for their event and accommodation expenses to participate at the event in Strasbourg, France.
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If it starts in Europe, does it mean only Europeans can participate?Registrations to the sustainability curricula are open to all IADS members of all regions. The debate competition starting in Europe means that the competition will be between teams from Europe; due to the fact debates will tackle imminent problems.
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Do I apply individually or as a team for the debate competition?Applications will be managed through the member associations and submitted as teams; with individual documents being uploaded respectively.
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How many teams can apply?There is no limit to the number of team applications within the region, however only 4 teams will be selected for the debate competition.
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What is the reward for debate winners?The two finalists will be hosted at FDI Headquarters for the grand finale. The winning team will receive an exclusive training from FDI on Advocacy and Sustainability Campaigning. Both teams will be able to attend WHA side events during their stay in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Do we have to use the cash prize for the campaign?No. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 5 top entries of the campaign competition in Phase 3 Stage 2 and are intended only as rewards for their work and impact on their community, with no follow-up obligation on the winners’ part towards the association.
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How will I know if or when I can get from one phase to the next?We will accompany you through the curriculum and throughout each phase, by follow-up emails with more details and internally shared resources to ensure your smooth transition from one phase to the next. So, once you register, make sure you regularly check your Inbox and Spam folder as well.
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Can I still participate in the campaign competition if I wasn’t part of the debate competition?Yes, you won’t need to wait for the debate competition to catch up with your region! If you have successfully accomplished the Sustainability in Dentistry curricula, you will still be eligible to participate in the Campaign Competition.
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